Question 1

Luteinizing hormone (LH) binds to interstitial (Leydig) cells and

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits sustentacular cells. 
B)  promotes sperm cell production by the interstitial cells. 
C)  decreases testosterone production by the interstitial cells. 
D)  stimulates GnRH levels to increase in the testes. 
E)  increases testosterone production by the interstitial cells. 
A)  inhibits sustentacular cells. 
B)  promotes sperm cell production by the interstitial cells. 
C)  decreases testosterone production by the interstitial cells. 
D)  stimulates GnRH levels to increase in the testes. 
E)  increases testosterone production by the interstitial cells. E

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A)  dryness of the vagina 
B)  decreased estrogen and progesterone production 
C)  cessation of the menses 
D)  decreased incidence of breast cancer 
A)  dryness of the vagina 
B)  decreased estrogen and progesterone production 
C)  cessation of the menses 
D)  decreased incidence of breast cancer D

Question 3

-What does "E" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  seminal vesicle 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  ureter 
D)  testis 
E)  prostate gland 
A)  seminal vesicle 
B)  ejaculatory duct 
C)  ureter 
D)  testis 
E)  prostate gland D

Question 4

The female climacteric refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  cessation of menstruation. 
B)  time from the onset of irregular menstrual cycles to cessation of those cycles. 
C)  decrease in the sexual drive. 
D)  inability to have sexual intercourse. 
E)  PMS. 
A)  cessation of menstruation. 
B)  time from the onset of irregular menstrual cycles to cessation of those cycles. 
C)  decrease in the sexual drive. 
D)  inability to have sexual intercourse. 
E)  PMS.

Question 5

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria 
B)  acrosome 
C)  tail 
D)  centriole 
E)  nucleus 
A)  mitochondria 
B)  acrosome 
C)  tail 
D)  centriole 
E)  nucleus

Question 6

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-suspensory ligament

Accepted Answer

A) attaches the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus 
B) extends from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia 
C) spreads out on both sides of the uterus; is attached to the ovaries and oviducts 
D) extends from the mesovarium to the body wall 
E) attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament 
A) attaches the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus 
B) extends from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the external genitalia 
C) spreads out on both sides of the uterus; is attached to the ovaries and oviducts 
D) extends from the mesovarium to the body wall 
E) attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament

Question 7

Fertilization can only occur

Accepted Answer

A)  if orgasms occur in both the male and female. 
B)  when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte. 
C)  when there is no menstrual flow. 
D)  after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. 
E)  on day 14 of the cycle. 
A)  if orgasms occur in both the male and female. 
B)  when a sperm cell penetrates a secondary oocyte. 
C)  when there is no menstrual flow. 
D)  after oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. 
E)  on day 14 of the cycle.

Question 8

Given the following glands, choose the arrangement that represents the order in which the glands release their secretions to form semen. (1) prostate gland
(2) bulbourethral glands
(3) seminal vesicles

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  2, 1, 3 
C)  3, 1, 2 
D)  3, 2, 1 
E)  2, 3, 2 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  2, 1, 3 
C)  3, 1, 2 
D)  3, 2, 1 
E)  2, 3, 2

Question 9

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  secondary oocyte 
C)  daughter cell 
D)  oogonia 
E)  primary oocyte 
A)  zygote 
B)  secondary oocyte 
C)  daughter cell 
D)  oogonia 
E)  primary oocyte

Question 10

Match the function with the correct structure.
-corpus luteum

Accepted Answer

A) ovary 
B) uterus 
C) pituitary gland (hypophysis) 
A) ovary 
B) uterus 
C) pituitary gland (hypophysis)

Question 11

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria 
B)  acrosome 
C)  tail 
D)  centriole 
E)  nucleus 
A)  mitochondria 
B)  acrosome 
C)  tail 
D)  centriole 
E)  nucleus

Question 12

Arrange the following events in correct sequence: (1) inflation and rigidity of erectile tissue
(2) arteries supplying blood to erectile tissue dilate
(3) blood fills erectile tissue sinusoids and compresses veins

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  2, 3, 1 
C)  3, 2, 1 
D)  2, 1, 3 
E)  1, 3, 2 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  2, 3, 1 
C)  3, 2, 1 
D)  2, 1, 3 
E)  1, 3, 2

Question 13

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm in the

Accepted Answer

A)  rete testis. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  seminal receptacle. 
D)  seminiferous tubule. 
E)  ejaculatory duct. 
A)  rete testis. 
B)  ductus deferens. 
C)  seminal receptacle. 
D)  seminiferous tubule. 
E)  ejaculatory duct.

Question 14

A primary oocyte with a single layer of granulosa cells is most appropriately called

Accepted Answer

A)  a primordial follicle. 
B)  a secondary follicle. 
C)  a mature follicle. 
D)  the corpus luteum. 
E)  a graafian follicle. 
A)  a primordial follicle. 
B)  a secondary follicle. 
C)  a mature follicle. 
D)  the corpus luteum. 
E)  a graafian follicle.

Question 15

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH. 
B)  ICSH. 
C)  GnRH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  oxytocin. 
A)  FSH. 
B)  ICSH. 
C)  GnRH. 
D)  LH. 
E)  oxytocin.

Question 16

"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

Accepted Answer

A)  Graafian oocyte. 
B)  primary oocyte. 
C)  secondary oocyte. 
D)  fertilized oocyte. 
E)  sperm just before fertilization. 
A)  Graafian oocyte. 
B)  primary oocyte. 
C)  secondary oocyte. 
D)  fertilized oocyte. 
E)  sperm just before fertilization.

Question 17

The average menstrual cycle is about ____ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  30; 24 
B)  28; 14 
C)  24; 14 
D)  20; 10 
E)  32; 16 
A)  30; 24 
B)  28; 14 
C)  24; 14 
D)  20; 10 
E)  32; 16

Question 18

-What does "E" on the diagram represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  cervix 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovary 
E)  uterine tube 
A)  vagina 
B)  cervix 
C)  uterus 
D)  ovary 
E)  uterine tube

Question 19

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucous and fibrinogen 
B)  fructose and mucous 
C)  fibrinolysin and clotting factors 
D)  prostaglandins and sperm 
E)  acid and mucous 
A)  mucous and fibrinogen 
B)  fructose and mucous 
C)  fibrinolysin and clotting factors 
D)  prostaglandins and sperm 
E)  acid and mucous

Question 20

The ductus deferens

Accepted Answer

A)  stores sperm until ejaculation. 
B)  travels through the bladder. 
C)  ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney. 
D)  passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity. 
E)  passes just beneath the skin to the penis. 
A)  stores sperm until ejaculation. 
B)  travels through the bladder. 
C)  ascends the abdominal cavity along the posterior side of the kidney. 
D)  passes through the inguinal canal and enters the pelvic cavity. 
E)  passes just beneath the skin to the penis.

Exam 28: Reproductive System

Luteinizing hormone (LH) binds to interstitial (Leydig) cells and

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change of the female reproductive system?

-What does "E" represent on the diagram?

The female climacteric refers to the

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "A" represent?

Match the structure with the appropriate description. -suspensory ligament

Fertilization can only occur

Given the following glands, choose the arrangement that represents the order in which the glands release their secretions to form semen. (1) prostate gland (2) bulbourethral glands (3) seminal vesicles

-The diagram illustrates the ovary and ovulation. What does "C" represent?

Match the function with the correct structure. -corpus luteum

-This is a picture of a spermatozoon. What does "C" represent?

Arrange the following events in correct sequence: (1) inflation and rigidity of erectile tissue (2) arteries supplying blood to erectile tissue dilate (3) blood fills erectile tissue sinusoids and compresses veins

Smooth muscle contractions help to propel sperm in the

A primary oocyte with a single layer of granulosa cells is most appropriately called

The hypothalamic hormone that regulates both male and female reproductive cycles is

"Zygote" is the term used to describe the

The average menstrual cycle is about ____ days long; ovulation occurs on about day ____.

-What does "E" on the diagram represent?

Which of the following substances are found in the secretions of the prostate gland?

The ductus deferens

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